Claire Kowalick
@kowalickclaire.bsky.social
I'm a writer in the marketing and communications department of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. I love talking about biomedical research. When I'm not working I like nature, camping and all things outdoors.
Salutogenesis > pathogenesis?
New @uthealthsa.bsky.social study in Aging Cell — TCF7-linked immune resilience may counter "pathogenic triad" of inflammaging, immune aging and senescence.
New @uthealthsa.bsky.social study in Aging Cell — TCF7-linked immune resilience may counter "pathogenic triad" of inflammaging, immune aging and senescence.
Aging reimagined: Study finds immune resilience counters key drivers of disease, mortality - UT Health San Antonio
Robust immune systems may offer up to 15.5-year survival advantage What if, rather than focusing solely on the drivers of disease (pathogenesis), we also explored the factors sustaining our health —...
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April 24, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Salutogenesis > pathogenesis?
New @uthealthsa.bsky.social study in Aging Cell — TCF7-linked immune resilience may counter "pathogenic triad" of inflammaging, immune aging and senescence.
New @uthealthsa.bsky.social study in Aging Cell — TCF7-linked immune resilience may counter "pathogenic triad" of inflammaging, immune aging and senescence.
@uthealthsa.bsky.social researchers uncovered a key mechanism for preserving thymic function and immune health as we age. Led by Ann Griffith, PhD, the study, published in @nature Aging, reveals that FGF21 plays a crucial role in maintaining thymic size and enhancing T-cell differentiation.
New lease on immunity: UT Health San Antonio scientists discover key component in thymic size, function - UT Health San Antonio
The thymus is a crucial training ground for T-cells, the body’s “white knights,” where they learn to battle the various diseases they may encounter. Thymic function shrinks to nearly nothing as we age...
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April 24, 2025 at 3:52 PM
@uthealthsa.bsky.social researchers uncovered a key mechanism for preserving thymic function and immune health as we age. Led by Ann Griffith, PhD, the study, published in @nature Aging, reveals that FGF21 plays a crucial role in maintaining thymic size and enhancing T-cell differentiation.
UT Health San Antonio scientists gained new insight into the macrophage polarization process, highlighting the importance of a certain protein’s (TRPM7) action on magnesium ion channels. @uthealthsa.bsky.social
Magnesium channel key to immune cell shift offers new hope for oral cancer prevention, treatment - UT Health San Antonio
The ability of macrophages, a type of white blood cell, to transition into one of two forms, is critical for immune system functionality. These cells can morph into fighter cells (M1) that cause infla...
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April 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
UT Health San Antonio scientists gained new insight into the macrophage polarization process, highlighting the importance of a certain protein’s (TRPM7) action on magnesium ion channels. @uthealthsa.bsky.social
A research team led by Dr. Hong-yu Li, UT Health San Antonio, has uncovered CD36-mediated chemical endocytosis, enabling large, polar drugs to efficiently enter cells. Could reshape oral bioavailability, BBB penetration & precision medicine. @uthealthsa.bsky.social @uthealthbarshop.bsky.social
UT Health San Antonio scientists pioneer drug-discovery breakthrough for large and polar drugs - UT Health San Antonio
Discovery of chemical endocytosis could redefine precision medicine A team of scientists, notably Zhengyu Wang, PhD, assistant professor in the department of pharmacology and the Barshop Institute, le...
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April 22, 2025 at 4:59 PM
A research team led by Dr. Hong-yu Li, UT Health San Antonio, has uncovered CD36-mediated chemical endocytosis, enabling large, polar drugs to efficiently enter cells. Could reshape oral bioavailability, BBB penetration & precision medicine. @uthealthsa.bsky.social @uthealthbarshop.bsky.social
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Dr. Xianlin Han spoke recently on ASBMB Breakthroughs, a monthly webinar series highlighting research from ASBMB journals.
Unsheathing the role of myelin lipids in Alzheimer’s disease www.asbmb.org/asbmb-today/...
Unsheathing the role of myelin lipids in Alzheimer’s disease www.asbmb.org/asbmb-today/...
Unsheathing the role of myelin lipids in Alzheimer’s disease
Xianlin Han, an ASBMB Breakthroughs speaker, discussed his pioneering work on lipidomics and the role of sulfatide lipids in Alzheimer's disease.
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March 5, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Dr. Xianlin Han spoke recently on ASBMB Breakthroughs, a monthly webinar series highlighting research from ASBMB journals.
Unsheathing the role of myelin lipids in Alzheimer’s disease www.asbmb.org/asbmb-today/...
Unsheathing the role of myelin lipids in Alzheimer’s disease www.asbmb.org/asbmb-today/...
Big news! UT Health San Antonio has earned a prestigious Research 1 designation from the Carnegie Foundation, placing it among the top 4.7% of U.S. institutions. This achievement highlights UT Health San Antonio’s leadership in groundbreaking biomedical discoveries and medical education.
UT Health San Antonio earns top Carnegie classification for research, doctorate awards - UT Health San Antonio
Contact: Eileen Teves, 210-450-7239, [email protected] Content provided by Claire Kowalick SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 19, 2025 – The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Ant...
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February 19, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Big news! UT Health San Antonio has earned a prestigious Research 1 designation from the Carnegie Foundation, placing it among the top 4.7% of U.S. institutions. This achievement highlights UT Health San Antonio’s leadership in groundbreaking biomedical discoveries and medical education.
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News! NIH launches 20 new grants to understand pathobiology of #LongCovid by analysis of data and specimens from the national NIH RECOVER cohort study.
Excited for our team @uthealthsa.bsky.social, Mark Shapiro, Tom Patterson, and colleagues across 4 institutions.
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Excited for our team @uthealthsa.bsky.social, Mark Shapiro, Tom Patterson, and colleagues across 4 institutions.
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February 6, 2025 at 6:19 PM
News! NIH launches 20 new grants to understand pathobiology of #LongCovid by analysis of data and specimens from the national NIH RECOVER cohort study.
Excited for our team @uthealthsa.bsky.social, Mark Shapiro, Tom Patterson, and colleagues across 4 institutions.
recovercovid.org/pathobiology
Excited for our team @uthealthsa.bsky.social, Mark Shapiro, Tom Patterson, and colleagues across 4 institutions.
recovercovid.org/pathobiology
UT Health San Antonio’s Dr. Mohamad Habes is leading a $16M NIH-funded study using AI-powered imaging to better understand tau protein buildup and vascular risk in Hispanic populations. This groundbreaking research could lead to earlier detection and better interventions. #UTHealthSA
UT Health San Antonio scientist leads $16 million AI, imaging study exploring Alzheimer’s risk in Hispanic population - UT Health San Antonio
In coming years, cases of Alzheimer’s disease are expected to rise exponentially across the United States, and the disease is expected to affect some populations more than others. Hispanics face nearl...
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February 12, 2025 at 4:51 PM
UT Health San Antonio’s Dr. Mohamad Habes is leading a $16M NIH-funded study using AI-powered imaging to better understand tau protein buildup and vascular risk in Hispanic populations. This groundbreaking research could lead to earlier detection and better interventions. #UTHealthSA
A study from UT Health San Antonio used advanced imaging to observe 3,000 neurons in real time, revealing how TMJ disorders trigger chronic pain and link to migraines. With CGRP-targeting drugs showing promise, this could be a game-changer for millions affected. #TMJ #ChronicPain #UTHealthSA
Groundbreaking in vivo imaging uncovers pain pathways, paving way for new TMJ treatments - UT Health San Antonio
In a study published in December 2024 in the journal Pain, a research team led by Yu Shin Kim, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, The Un...
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February 12, 2025 at 4:49 PM
A study from UT Health San Antonio used advanced imaging to observe 3,000 neurons in real time, revealing how TMJ disorders trigger chronic pain and link to migraines. With CGRP-targeting drugs showing promise, this could be a game-changer for millions affected. #TMJ #ChronicPain #UTHealthSA
A new global study underscores the long-term impact of COVID-19 on brain health, particularly in older adults. Researchers found that long COVID can trigger cognitive issues, with older adults facing double the risk of moderate to severe dementia-like impairment. #UTHealthSA #LongCOVID #BrainHealth
Long COVID and the brain: Global study links infection to memory loss, higher dementia risk in seniors - UT Health San Antonio
Five years after the height of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic, scientists are beginning to unveil the infection’s potential long-term effects on the brain. We now know that following an acute COVI...
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February 12, 2025 at 4:47 PM
A new global study underscores the long-term impact of COVID-19 on brain health, particularly in older adults. Researchers found that long COVID can trigger cognitive issues, with older adults facing double the risk of moderate to severe dementia-like impairment. #UTHealthSA #LongCOVID #BrainHealth
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Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence: UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center
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#Cancer #OncoDaily #Oncology #UTHealthSanAntonio #Health #MaysCancerCenter #MDAndersonCancerCenter #Medicine
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#Cancer #OncoDaily #Oncology #UTHealthSanAntonio #Health #MaysCancerCenter #MDAndersonCancerCenter #Medicine
Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence: UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center - OncoDaily
Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence: UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center / cancer, OncoDaily, Oncology, UT Health San Antonio Mays Cancer Center,
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December 23, 2024 at 5:57 PM
Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence: UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center
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#Cancer #OncoDaily #Oncology #UTHealthSanAntonio #Health #MaysCancerCenter #MDAndersonCancerCenter #Medicine
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#Cancer #OncoDaily #Oncology #UTHealthSanAntonio #Health #MaysCancerCenter #MDAndersonCancerCenter #Medicine
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New press release:
Females have a 31% higher associated risk of developing long COVID, UT Health San Antonio-led RECOVER study shows
www.eurekalert.org/news-release...
ME/CFS has been found to be consistently higher in females
#LongCovid #MEcfs
Females have a 31% higher associated risk of developing long COVID, UT Health San Antonio-led RECOVER study shows
www.eurekalert.org/news-release...
ME/CFS has been found to be consistently higher in females
#LongCovid #MEcfs
January 23, 2025 at 1:56 PM
New press release:
Females have a 31% higher associated risk of developing long COVID, UT Health San Antonio-led RECOVER study shows
www.eurekalert.org/news-release...
ME/CFS has been found to be consistently higher in females
#LongCovid #MEcfs
Females have a 31% higher associated risk of developing long COVID, UT Health San Antonio-led RECOVER study shows
www.eurekalert.org/news-release...
ME/CFS has been found to be consistently higher in females
#LongCovid #MEcfs
Nice article including some of the great benefits of the upcoming UTSA/UT Health San Antonio merger!
Monday Musings #3: UTSA-UT Health San Antonio Merger Two Big Steps Closer
Monday Musings #3: UTSA-UT Health San Antonio Merger Two Big Steps Closer
If you are new to this newsletter, and aren’t we all?, I wrote last week about the importance of UTSA growth to the future of the city, and in particular, t…
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February 4, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Nice article including some of the great benefits of the upcoming UTSA/UT Health San Antonio merger!
New research from @UTHealthSA and @UTHealthHouston at San Antonio explores how community violence impacts dental care access. Understanding this link can shape interventions, improve health equity & expand medical-dental integration. #UTHSAResearch #PublicHealth #DentalCare
San Antonio scientists investigate impact of violence on rates of dental care use - UT Health San Antonio
Our understanding of the interconnectedness between dental and medical health has grown immensely in recent years and is paving the way for new research. Dental care is an essential part of both oral ...
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January 29, 2025 at 3:35 PM
New research from @UTHealthSA and @UTHealthHouston at San Antonio explores how community violence impacts dental care access. Understanding this link can shape interventions, improve health equity & expand medical-dental integration. #UTHSAResearch #PublicHealth #DentalCare
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Scientists from @uthealthsa.bsky.social & Hirosaki Univ. used bumetanide to restore social skills in fragile X mice. Early treatment improved neonatal behavior but reduced post-pubertal socialization, suggesting distinct mechanisms for early vs. later social behaviors. #FragileX #AutismResearch
Early bumetanide restores social communication in fragile X, autism model - UT Health San Antonio
Research offers new insights for targeted, early interventions of autism spectrum disorder In a groundbreaking study published Dec. 24 in Genomic Psychiatry, scientists from The University of Texas He...
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January 22, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Scientists from @uthealthsa.bsky.social & Hirosaki Univ. used bumetanide to restore social skills in fragile X mice. Early treatment improved neonatal behavior but reduced post-pubertal socialization, suggesting distinct mechanisms for early vs. later social behaviors. #FragileX #AutismResearch
@uthealthsa.bsky.social is leading a bioinformatics program to train African scientists in neurodegenerative disease research. The AI-BOND initiative builds capacity to tackle rising dementia cases in Africa. #SanAntonioScience #AIBONDInitiative #DementiaResearch @alzassociation.bsky.social
Connecting minds in dementia research: UT Health San Antonio leads bioinformatics program for African scientists studying neurodegenerative diseases - UT Health San Antonio
In the coming years, Africa is expected to sustain the greatest increase in Alzheimer’s and related dementia cases. Advancing the ability of African scientists to conduct research in these fields is c...
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January 22, 2025 at 8:58 PM
@uthealthsa.bsky.social is leading a bioinformatics program to train African scientists in neurodegenerative disease research. The AI-BOND initiative builds capacity to tackle rising dementia cases in Africa. #SanAntonioScience #AIBONDInitiative #DementiaResearch @alzassociation.bsky.social
Philip Serwer, PhD, @uthealthsa.bsky.social is advancing phage research — using natural bacteria-eaters to fight drug-resistant infections. With new funding & novel discoveries, the city is becoming a global hub for this cutting-edge research. #PhageResearch #AntibioticResistance #FutureOfMedicine
Local grant boosts UT Health San Antonio scientist’s mission to advance phage therapy - UT Health San Antonio
Since the discovery of antibiotics, physicians have grappled with the inevitability of bacterial resistance to antibiotics. This challenge has become increasingly urgent, with antibiotic resistance pr...
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January 22, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Philip Serwer, PhD, @uthealthsa.bsky.social is advancing phage research — using natural bacteria-eaters to fight drug-resistant infections. With new funding & novel discoveries, the city is becoming a global hub for this cutting-edge research. #PhageResearch #AntibioticResistance #FutureOfMedicine
@uthealthsa.bsky.social scientists identify certain APOE transcript that influences risk across ε2, ε3, and ε4 alleles. Diverse brain datasets highlight its consistent role across ancestries. @nature.com @natureportfolio.bsky.social
#Alzheimers #Dementia #neurodegeneraticdiseases
#Alzheimers #Dementia #neurodegeneraticdiseases
Discovery sheds light on Alzheimer’s disease risk across genetic types - UT Health San Antonio
Late-onset Alzheimer’s disease is a debilitating, progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects about 7 million Americans, a figure that is expected to nearly double by 2050, according to the Alz...
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January 22, 2025 at 8:48 PM
@uthealthsa.bsky.social scientists identify certain APOE transcript that influences risk across ε2, ε3, and ε4 alleles. Diverse brain datasets highlight its consistent role across ancestries. @nature.com @natureportfolio.bsky.social
#Alzheimers #Dementia #neurodegeneraticdiseases
#Alzheimers #Dementia #neurodegeneraticdiseases
Discover groundbreaking work at UT Health San Antonio addressing eating disorders in older Hispanic women. This collaborative study explores critical health challenges and how community-based research is making a difference.
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Breaking barriers: Collaborative research on binge eating disorders in older Hispanic women - UT Health San Antonio
Scientists from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) and Trinity University are partnering with the San Antonio Food Bank for a four-year study on eatin...
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January 8, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Discover groundbreaking work at UT Health San Antonio addressing eating disorders in older Hispanic women. This collaborative study explores critical health challenges and how community-based research is making a difference.
Read the full story here:
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Hot off the press! Check our our latest Future Magazine from the #UTHealthSA Long School of Medicine. This issue's all about brain health. #biomed #UTHSAReseach #science #brain #mentalhealth #BeWell
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Future - Magazines of the Schools at UT Health San Antonio
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December 18, 2024 at 2:32 PM
Hot off the press! Check our our latest Future Magazine from the #UTHealthSA Long School of Medicine. This issue's all about brain health. #biomed #UTHSAReseach #science #brain #mentalhealth #BeWell
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An article about research conducted by teams from UT Health San Antonio and the University of Chicago is listed as one of the best Medical XPress articles for 2024.
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December 10, 2024 at 4:05 PM
An article about research conducted by teams from UT Health San Antonio and the University of Chicago is listed as one of the best Medical XPress articles for 2024.
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The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio proudly opens the doors to its new UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital today!
#UTHealthSA #UTHSAResarch #hope #clinicaltrials #biomed
#UTHealthSA #UTHSAResarch #hope #clinicaltrials #biomed
Where tomorrow’s breakthroughs begin: UT Health San Antonio’s first hospital opens, merging comprehensive care, innovation - UT Health San Antonio
This article is featured in the December 2024 issue of San Antonio Medicine Magazine. As the golden sun peeks over the Hill Country skyline, UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital ...
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December 10, 2024 at 2:54 PM
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio proudly opens the doors to its new UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital today!
#UTHealthSA #UTHSAResarch #hope #clinicaltrials #biomed
#UTHealthSA #UTHSAResarch #hope #clinicaltrials #biomed
A groundbreaking study by UT Health San Antonio (@uthealthsa.bsky.social) links genetic changes to social behavior differences in autism and schizophrenia. Tbx1 gene deficiency impacts brain volume and social interaction.
#UTHealthSA #WeMakeLivesBetter #EverythingItTakes
#UTHealthSA #WeMakeLivesBetter #EverythingItTakes
UT Health San Antonio study links genetic changes to social behavior differences in autism, schizophrenia - UT Health San Antonio
A study published in October 2024 in Springer Nature’s Molecular Psychiatry found that brain volume changes correlate with social behavior differences in psychiatric conditions such as autism spectrum...
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December 3, 2024 at 9:05 PM
A groundbreaking study by UT Health San Antonio (@uthealthsa.bsky.social) links genetic changes to social behavior differences in autism and schizophrenia. Tbx1 gene deficiency impacts brain volume and social interaction.
#UTHealthSA #WeMakeLivesBetter #EverythingItTakes
#UTHealthSA #WeMakeLivesBetter #EverythingItTakes
During COVID-19, South Texas community health clubs went virtual to tackle vaccine hesitancy in Latino communities. A UT Health San Antonio study shows they boosted confidence, vaccination rates & shared accurate info. 🌟#UTHealthSA #UTHSAResearch #PublicHealth #CommunityCare #COVID19 #LatinoHealth
Study: Community health clubs adapt to improve vaccine hesitancy among South Texas Latino community during COVID-19 - UT Health San Antonio
During the COVID-19 pandemic, community health clubs in the South Texas area quickly adapted to virtual programs to address misperceptions about the virus and vaccines and provide timely, scientifical...
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November 27, 2024 at 2:54 PM
During COVID-19, South Texas community health clubs went virtual to tackle vaccine hesitancy in Latino communities. A UT Health San Antonio study shows they boosted confidence, vaccination rates & shared accurate info. 🌟#UTHealthSA #UTHSAResearch #PublicHealth #CommunityCare #COVID19 #LatinoHealth